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Among airlines based in the United States, low-cost carriers have topped the rankings for “being on-time and for uniting bags with passengers.”

Delta Air Lines, which took over Northwest Airlines on October 29, 2008, has decided to charge a fee of $15 to check a first bag for customers flying in the United States.

Here is good news for some passengers of the United States-based Continental Airlines, the world’s fifth largest airline: Continental Airlines will waive its fee of $15 each way to check a first bag for Chase credit cardmembers and debit cardmembers.

The United States-based United Airlines has decided to double the fee it charges some passengers to check a second bag, citing as reason the volatile prices of aviation turbine fuel.

The stern restrictions now in place on carrying liquids and gels in hand luggage on flights have been extended by another 5 yeas.

  Continental Airlines, based in Houston, Texas, the United States, has decided to charge some passengers fee for checking in one bag at the airport.

American Airlines, based in Fort Worth, Texas, the United States, has decided to waive the longstanding fee to check a third bag for active members of the United States military.

Virgin Blue, the low-cost airline of Australia, is considering charging passengers for checking in their baggage as a part of its bid to cope with high fuel costs.

Ryanair and Aer Lingus, two major airlines of Ireland, have increased charges for luggage.

American Airlines has decided to charge a fee of $15 (£7.50) to check a bag on domestic flights, thus becoming the first major airline in the United States to charge passengers for a first checked bag.